The Algarve is a wonderful destination all year round! Visit outside the busy school holiday season and you’ll discover a different side of the region—more relaxed, authentic, and brimming with cultural experiences to enjoy under its famously sunny skies.
Between 19 September and 1 October, Lagoa will be hosting the 12th Lagoa International Guitar Festival, which offers a number of opportunities to visit the municipality and take part in this festival that is now a landmark in Lagoa’s cultural programme.
The festival includes concerts with both paid and free admission; consult the programme and be sure to take advantage of the cultural offering provided by the 12th Lagoa International Guitar Festival.
Get ready for Oktoberfest in the Algarve!
From September 24–28 and October 1–5, the Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches transforms into the ultimate Bavarian-style celebration. Expect an authentic Oktoberfest atmosphere, complete with lively entertainment, long communal tables, and a mouthwatering menu of traditional Bavarian delicacies.
[Please note: closed on September 29 & 30]
Lagoa Flea Market – The second Sunday of every month see’s the ground next to Fatacil in Lagoa filled with all sorts of items for sale, both new and old. Pop along and find a bargain.
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The Forgotten Food Festival invites you on a culinary journey through the Algarve’s inland regions, celebrating ingredients and recipes that time has left behind.
More than just a series of gastronomic events, the festival shines a spotlight on the area’s cultural heritage by reviving the flavours, traditions, and festive practices of Algarve cuisine that have nearly faded from memory.
